David Brough

1 day ago | jewelleryoutlook.com | David Brough

ISTANBUL – Hosting a total of 31,459 jewelry professionals from 129 different countries, an all-time high turnout, and featuring 1,500 companies and brands, the April 16-19, 2025, IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show saw a 4% increase in overall attendance and a 14% rise in domestic visitors. The jewelry industry will reconvene for the 58th IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show from 1–4 October, 2025, at the Istanbul Expo Center.

1 day ago | jewelleryoutlook.com | David Brough

Japanese jewellery maison TASAKI has announced it will have a permanent presence at Selfridges’ Wonder Room in London. The Maison is the world’s principal producer of Akoya pearls and the only De Beers Sightholder in Japan. This new permanent presence at Selfridges follows the success of TASAKI’s 70th Anniversary Floating Shell Exhibition pop-up, which was held at the department store from November 2024 to February 2025.

2 days ago | jewelleryoutlook.com | David Brough

Wongs Jewellers, a leading independent jeweller in northwest England, has announced that it will be opening a new store at Manchester Arndale in late summer 2025. Founded in Liverpool in 1979, Wongs has built its reputation on exceptional craftsmanship, exquisite engagement rings, bespoke jewellery, and a customer experience that sets it apart.

5 days ago | jewelleryoutlook.com | David Brough

By David BroughISTANBUL, Turkey – Jewellers attending Istanbul Jewelry Show (April 16-19, 2025) spoke of offers of 14-ct gold instead of 18-ct, and 8-ct instead of 14-ct in some market segments, to respond to the challenge of soaring gold prices. Some Gulf Middle Eastern buyers, a key market for Turkish exporters, had paused orders recently and remained on the sidelines until volatility in gold prices eased.

6 days ago | jewelleryoutlook.com | David Brough

By David BroughISTANBUL, Turkey – A panel discussion on the first day of Istanbul Jewelry Show underlined that all types of brands, from large manufacturers to small gem suppliers, can benefit from targeted social media and sustainability strategies. Brands and suppliers need to focus on their own core messages and strengths, tell their stories, and be proactive, imaginative, disciplined and consistent, panellists said.